Japan raises travel alert for parts of Saudi Arabia citing Houthi attacks

Single source · Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia (approximate) · 2026-10-15 05:36 UTC

Middle East Eye, citing the Japan Foreign Ministry, reports that Japan raised its travel alert for several northern and western regions of Saudi Arabia from Level 1 to Level 2. The stated reason is an increase in Houthi attacks since 5 October. No other listed claim confirms or disputes this.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-15 05:36 UTC

First reported 2026-10-15 05:36 UTC; last updated 2026-10-15 18:59 UTC.

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